2025 Jo Samuel Award
JNZ is requesting applications for the 2025 Joseph Samuel Award award which will provide financial assistance to youth members endeavouring to advance their Judo development in any Judo associated field (eg Refereeing, Officiating, Coaching, Kata, Competition).
It should be noted that this award is aimed at providing support for developing youth in their progression in other aspects of their Judo development rather than solely on competitive Judo, and the Selectors will consider applications accordingly.
This award has been made possible by the generous donation from the family of Joseph Samuel and the members of the previously registered Te Atatu Judo Club.
Jo was a long time coach at the Te Atatu Judo club, with a specific emphasis on developing youth through Judo.
The award is for a sum of up to $1500.
The bylaw regarding the award is attached, and contains the information required to submit a nomination for consideration of the award which will be made at a suitable event in 2025 (TBA depending on the successful recipient).
Written applications are to be submitted to the National Business Director by 5.00pm, 10 October 2025. These applications must clearly outline the development objectives of the applicant, progress made to date, and describe how the funding will be used to advance toward the development objectives.
Successful applicants will be notified as soon as possible after the deadline.
Please forward this to any members who may be interested in applying.
Any questions to the JNZ National Business Director
